Well, I started coming down with a cold yesterday. Yay. I only get sick with a cold once a year... It decided to hit me now. Ugh. Well, the girls and I relaxed last night and watched Despicable Me (super cute btw) and after it was 830pm. Just in time for their bed time. And I decided to call it a night too. I can't remember the last time I went to bed at 830! But it was a great feeling.
So anyways, I must have woken Emily up around 2am with my sneezing and coughing (it's always worse at night). B/C she comes in and nudges me and says (with her eyes half sleepy), "mommy, are you feeling better yet?" I tell her no I'm not, Mommy doesn't feel good at all. She says, "I know. I can make you better". I tell her I'll be fine and to go back to bed. I thought she went back to bed, but she didn't. She comes back a few minutes later with orange juice and wakes me up again. She says " Mommy, orange juice makes you better, I got you some." It was the sweetest thing! (remember it is like 2am!) So she crawls in bed with me and sings the song I usually sing to her, "you are my sunshine" I sing "You are my Emmy". She sang "You are my Mommy". It was so sweet.
I get up this morning and go to make my coffee and see she left the OJ in the middle of the kitchen floor and the dishwasher open from where she grabbed the cup (thank goodness they were clean!).
I was cute how she was re-enacting what I do when they are sick. Really cute :) Can't wait til they get older and can cook :) ha!
I love being a mommy!
xoxo
Katie
Friday, February 18, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Sucess! 8 lbs gone!!! 22lbs more to go!
So it has been 1 week since I started the HCG diet. Last Saturday was my 1st weigh in before I started anything... My weight if you remember was 190.8. Well this am, I am weighing in at 182.8! That is a loss of 8 lbs in 1 week (that includes my 2 gorge days!). I am feeling great! I can already see a difference in my waist and my jeans are fitting looser and better!!! I am excited and so motivated to stay on it! at this rate I hopefully can hit my goal weight in a month!
The girls have been a great help! Madison has been learning in school about healthy stuff (food, exercise, etc) and she is a big motivator. I was pre packaging my food for the week and she comes up to me and offers to help and says, "I'm glad you wanna be healthier mom, that means you will live longer and be around longer and that makes me happy". I felt so awesome in that moment!
Anyways, this isn't gonna be long, Madison has her cheerleading today!
xoxo
Katie
The girls have been a great help! Madison has been learning in school about healthy stuff (food, exercise, etc) and she is a big motivator. I was pre packaging my food for the week and she comes up to me and offers to help and says, "I'm glad you wanna be healthier mom, that means you will live longer and be around longer and that makes me happy". I felt so awesome in that moment!
Anyways, this isn't gonna be long, Madison has her cheerleading today!
xoxo
Katie
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| I found this pic and it just speaks to how I am feeling! |
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Skinny Person Inside Wants Out!
I hate to put my weight here, but it's for accountibility sake... I weighed in at 190.8. I have been 185-195 on and off for about 18 months.
Ok, so this is what like day... Lemme look... The start of Day 4 on my HCG thing. The first 2 days (Sat and Sun) I ate a lot just like I was supposed to. So anyways, usually (people at work say anyways) you gain a pound or so. Well, I lost .6 lbs. Anyways, that was cool. So you weigh in everyday and today, Tuesday, at like 445, I weigh in and.... I am 186.2 lbs!!! Yay! That's a total loss in just a couple days of 4.6 lbs! I was super shocked! But the avg loss in 1 cycle is like 20-30 lbs!
So I've always seemed to have an issue with weight, at least in my mind. Even before kids, I saw myself as heavy. It hasn't always been the best of times for me and I look at clothes thinking, wow that's cute and then I try it on (in a size I think will fit) and I look like I just put on a shirt from Baby Gap! Jeans that are usually "my size" I can't get past my hips and if I can, then they are too big in the waist. Ugh. I am just tired of not feeling comfortable in my own body. I don't like what I see in the mirror and I wanna be healthy. I don't want to worry about if someone is making a joke about me, like we all seem to do when we see someone in clothes that they shouldn't be wearing.
I like me, I just am not so happy with most of my body. But that's ok. I am not whining about it, I am doing something about it. With this program and light exercise (you aren't supposed to work out heavy), I am soon gonna let this skinny girl outta this blubbering body lol.
Now I say that and I don't want any of you thinking I am going to or want to shrink to be stick thin. No. I love my curves, I love feeling like a woman (not a barbie doll) and my goal weight is 160. Pre-kid I weighed around 145ish, so, just a little above that and I think I will still look healthy, look like a mom and have my curves that (to me) are the defining factor!
So another day down... More blog to come soon!
xoxo
Katie
Ok, so this is what like day... Lemme look... The start of Day 4 on my HCG thing. The first 2 days (Sat and Sun) I ate a lot just like I was supposed to. So anyways, usually (people at work say anyways) you gain a pound or so. Well, I lost .6 lbs. Anyways, that was cool. So you weigh in everyday and today, Tuesday, at like 445, I weigh in and.... I am 186.2 lbs!!! Yay! That's a total loss in just a couple days of 4.6 lbs! I was super shocked! But the avg loss in 1 cycle is like 20-30 lbs!
So I've always seemed to have an issue with weight, at least in my mind. Even before kids, I saw myself as heavy. It hasn't always been the best of times for me and I look at clothes thinking, wow that's cute and then I try it on (in a size I think will fit) and I look like I just put on a shirt from Baby Gap! Jeans that are usually "my size" I can't get past my hips and if I can, then they are too big in the waist. Ugh. I am just tired of not feeling comfortable in my own body. I don't like what I see in the mirror and I wanna be healthy. I don't want to worry about if someone is making a joke about me, like we all seem to do when we see someone in clothes that they shouldn't be wearing.
I like me, I just am not so happy with most of my body. But that's ok. I am not whining about it, I am doing something about it. With this program and light exercise (you aren't supposed to work out heavy), I am soon gonna let this skinny girl outta this blubbering body lol.
Now I say that and I don't want any of you thinking I am going to or want to shrink to be stick thin. No. I love my curves, I love feeling like a woman (not a barbie doll) and my goal weight is 160. Pre-kid I weighed around 145ish, so, just a little above that and I think I will still look healthy, look like a mom and have my curves that (to me) are the defining factor!
So another day down... More blog to come soon!
xoxo
Katie
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Let's try this HCG thing...
Well, there has been so much hype about this HCG diet thing. Our new CMSgt has been pushing it, people at work are on it and loving it and its everywhere. So I am taking my chance on it. My goal is to lose this last 30 lbs! I have a couple people at work who just started it too, so we are all in this together!
The jist of it is you take these drops, 3x a day and limit your caloric intake... The drops I heard make you not hungry, but also, it attacks the fat (hard and soft) and breaks it up and lets you lose it/burn it up. You are only allowed to eat certain foods and they are limited. But the cool thing is once you are done, you can eat whatever you want, but of course, in moderation. I can't go back and eat a row of Oreos, maybe just 2. And I can't eat the entire pint of Ben and Jerry's only like 1/2 a cup. So it is a healthier way of eating.
Anyways, I started today. The 1st 2 days it says to binge eat. Eat everything fatty you can think of while taking the drops. This way the drops know what fat to attack. If you do not do this, it will attack the muscle and well, we dont want that. So anyways, I took the drops, waited 30 min and ate breakfast, 2 english muffins with butter and coffee. Then a few hours later it was time for lunch, I took the drops but was not hungry at all! Not one bit. But the paper said to force yourself to eat even if you arent hungry b/c the drops need this. So I got Taco Bell. Ugh, I felt so full and literally forced myself to eat a burrito and mexi melt. Got a Starbucks to drink and now an trying to snack on Milano raspberry cookies. I am a sweet tooth nut and this is all just making me feel nasty. LOL. Anyways, I weighed myself today, took all my measurements and well, tomorrow is another day of binge eating. Then Monday will be the start of this!
Now I know most of you are like, this isn't healthy, it's not safe. Well it is not something that will be done forever and I am the type of person who needs to see results instantly (within days) or I get discouraged. I hate working out but I do bc I have to. But even when I went to a trainer for 2 months and worked out alot, I didn't see the results I wanted. So with this, my plan is to see the results and have that as a huge motivator to keep up working out and increase it!
I wanna be smaller, I wanna keep my curves, but I want to feel better about myself. I always say I like myself from the neck up and I want to be able to say I like my body, all of it. Anyways, I will keep you posted on my results and how I am doing. If it doesn't work, I will tell you so you don't make the same mistake...
So here is to day 1 {cheers} with another 29 to go! (It is a 23-42 day program, I am shooting for 30 days.)
xoxo
Katie
The jist of it is you take these drops, 3x a day and limit your caloric intake... The drops I heard make you not hungry, but also, it attacks the fat (hard and soft) and breaks it up and lets you lose it/burn it up. You are only allowed to eat certain foods and they are limited. But the cool thing is once you are done, you can eat whatever you want, but of course, in moderation. I can't go back and eat a row of Oreos, maybe just 2. And I can't eat the entire pint of Ben and Jerry's only like 1/2 a cup. So it is a healthier way of eating.
Anyways, I started today. The 1st 2 days it says to binge eat. Eat everything fatty you can think of while taking the drops. This way the drops know what fat to attack. If you do not do this, it will attack the muscle and well, we dont want that. So anyways, I took the drops, waited 30 min and ate breakfast, 2 english muffins with butter and coffee. Then a few hours later it was time for lunch, I took the drops but was not hungry at all! Not one bit. But the paper said to force yourself to eat even if you arent hungry b/c the drops need this. So I got Taco Bell. Ugh, I felt so full and literally forced myself to eat a burrito and mexi melt. Got a Starbucks to drink and now an trying to snack on Milano raspberry cookies. I am a sweet tooth nut and this is all just making me feel nasty. LOL. Anyways, I weighed myself today, took all my measurements and well, tomorrow is another day of binge eating. Then Monday will be the start of this!
Now I know most of you are like, this isn't healthy, it's not safe. Well it is not something that will be done forever and I am the type of person who needs to see results instantly (within days) or I get discouraged. I hate working out but I do bc I have to. But even when I went to a trainer for 2 months and worked out alot, I didn't see the results I wanted. So with this, my plan is to see the results and have that as a huge motivator to keep up working out and increase it!
I wanna be smaller, I wanna keep my curves, but I want to feel better about myself. I always say I like myself from the neck up and I want to be able to say I like my body, all of it. Anyways, I will keep you posted on my results and how I am doing. If it doesn't work, I will tell you so you don't make the same mistake...
So here is to day 1 {cheers} with another 29 to go! (It is a 23-42 day program, I am shooting for 30 days.)
xoxo
Katie
Where Does the Time Go?
Today came a stark realization that my youngest baby is not a baby anymore. Emily, is not 4 years old and though I know she is growning up, I failed to realize exactly how much she has grown lately. As I am getting her ready for her bath, she stands in front of me just jabbering away about barbies and a story she created for bath time. It is at that moment I step back and actually look at her. She has hit a growth spurt and shot up about 1.5" over the last 3 weeks or so. Her face is not puffy and chubby anymore. She is growing into her features and her little body and all of the baby fat is melting away. She is becoming a young girl and I can't slow it down. As much as I want to, I can't. She is beautiful and learning so much so fast. Madison teaches her math already and she knows basic addition! She can write words if you spell them for her, she can also make up actual stories that make sense, not just jibberish. She is very creative and smart and she's only gonna get smarter.
Madison comes into the bathroom and starts asking me about her cheer game today. I know she is older, 7 1/2 now, and I think wow, so much has happened over the last few years... I look at Madison and how tall, skinny and grown up she is. My girls are absolutely gorgeous. I think back to the day I brought Madison home. I was standing outside the hospital waiting on the car and in a matter of 5 minutes 6-7 people passed me and stopped to admire her. The made comments about how perfectly beautiful she was, how from the time she was 1, people told me she should be in baby modelling... In MS there was plenty of opportunity in New Orleans and Pensacola, but I didn't want her exposed to that and growing up with pressure and not being able to enjoy her childhood. Even now, people still say she should model, but I want her to be a kid.
I know it's bias a little, but my girls are 2 of the most amazing, smartest, prettiest girls I know. I am truly blessed when God bestowed motherhood upon me. I was young when I became a mom, but I wouldn't change a thing!!!
I love you Madison & Emily! Always will, no matter what!
xoxo
Katie
Emily @ 1 month
Madison @ 3yrs
Madison comes into the bathroom and starts asking me about her cheer game today. I know she is older, 7 1/2 now, and I think wow, so much has happened over the last few years... I look at Madison and how tall, skinny and grown up she is. My girls are absolutely gorgeous. I think back to the day I brought Madison home. I was standing outside the hospital waiting on the car and in a matter of 5 minutes 6-7 people passed me and stopped to admire her. The made comments about how perfectly beautiful she was, how from the time she was 1, people told me she should be in baby modelling... In MS there was plenty of opportunity in New Orleans and Pensacola, but I didn't want her exposed to that and growing up with pressure and not being able to enjoy her childhood. Even now, people still say she should model, but I want her to be a kid.
I know it's bias a little, but my girls are 2 of the most amazing, smartest, prettiest girls I know. I am truly blessed when God bestowed motherhood upon me. I was young when I became a mom, but I wouldn't change a thing!!!
I love you Madison & Emily! Always will, no matter what!
xoxo
Katie
Emily @ 1 month
Emily @ 2 months
Madison and Emily (3.5 yrs and 1 month)
Madison @ 3yrs
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| Madison @ 2 Months |
The girls now: Dec 2010
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Wedding. Wedding. And More Wedding...
So we are in the planning phase! Yay! We are shooting for 10 June with the hopes Paul will be home by then and the girls can be here too (they go to their dad's during the summer).
With that being said, our colors are eggplant purple and key lime green. I know I know. You are saying what the...??? But hold up. It looks good :) SEE...
With that being said, our colors are eggplant purple and key lime green. I know I know. You are saying what the...??? But hold up. It looks good :) SEE...
The colors are summery and fun! And that's what this wedding is gonna be! F-U-N! There is so much to do and I am kinda overwhelmed! But here is what I have so far. Let me know what you think or any ideas you might have!
For the cake: top tier with 2 tiers up cupcakes under it like this!
Isn't that awesome! And less mess! Next we have the bouquet... I am thinking one of these... Or just white callalillies ties in purple...
So pretty!!! Location is a big thing... We want someplace that is nice for outdoor ceremony, indoor reception and that will move indoors in the event it rains! Here are SOME places we are looking at. Definitely no exclusively! If you have ideas, let me know! Our budget for the wedding is around $5k. Including food, location, music, renting stuff, etc. Most places come with some of these things...
Or there is a little white old church right outside the Base... Looks similar to this: Little White Church
Anyways, Give me ideas that are budget friendly!!!
As soon as Paul has a definite date to come home, we will let everyone know and send out invites!!!
xoxo
Katie
Life and What the Future Holds...
So... It is Feb 1st and Paul and I are starting to plan our wedding :) yay! We (well I bc he is in Korea) are looking at venues online and in person! It is kinda obessessive... I mean, all I can think about is what We want for it, what decor, menu, is it in our budget, do I really need this or want it? It's everywhere too. I look around and I get ideas, glimpses into the future of how that would tie into decor or colors... Ahh, happiness :) I am so happy you finally found me!
Life with Paul has been amazing. Sure we have had our ups and downs, issues with "other people", but all of it has subsided and left us strong, full of this unconditional love, this fullness in my heart. Something I have never felt before. Sure I have loved... I think everyone has loved. But I am "IN LOVE" like I would do anything for this man. I would give my life for him.
My kids are beyond excited! They have been through a alot with my somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of a life, but over the last 2 years, it has settled. Paul came into our lives and things just work. Things just click and it's easy for the most part. I love that we don't have to try. We just are. His family is wonderful, both sides... My family seems accepting :) They haven't been able to spend a ton of time since they are in MS, but for a few days they met him. Everything seemed to go wonderfully!
Life is about to take some crazy turns here soon! I am being medical boarded (possible medical discharge), which I welcome! Paul will stay in until they kick him out... I am back in school, and would like to pursue being a full time student, work part time and then once I have my degree, find a good job! It is kinda crazy though. Getting back into the work force... I never had to look for a job... I've been in the AF for over 10 years... But with the rate of deployments, my job's deploying ratio, wanting more kids and the possibility of both of us being gone at the same time.... Well, family is outweighing my job in the military. Though it has served me well and I have done my job, I respect and appreciate everything and everyone I have met along the way..... It's time to call it quits for me. So if they present me with a medical separation, I will accept it.
Then we will all be on our way to Germany... Paul's follow on is in Ramstein! Yay! We are really excited to tour Eupore with the kids, see Paris, London, Italy and all of the cultural and architectural beauties that Europe holds!!!
Honestly, life is just amazing right now. It has been a very ugly, hard, sad and tiring road, until now, until Paul. With Paul and my kids, nothing can bring me down! They are my life... My loves... My world!
XOXO
Katie
Life with Paul has been amazing. Sure we have had our ups and downs, issues with "other people", but all of it has subsided and left us strong, full of this unconditional love, this fullness in my heart. Something I have never felt before. Sure I have loved... I think everyone has loved. But I am "IN LOVE" like I would do anything for this man. I would give my life for him.
My kids are beyond excited! They have been through a alot with my somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of a life, but over the last 2 years, it has settled. Paul came into our lives and things just work. Things just click and it's easy for the most part. I love that we don't have to try. We just are. His family is wonderful, both sides... My family seems accepting :) They haven't been able to spend a ton of time since they are in MS, but for a few days they met him. Everything seemed to go wonderfully!
Life is about to take some crazy turns here soon! I am being medical boarded (possible medical discharge), which I welcome! Paul will stay in until they kick him out... I am back in school, and would like to pursue being a full time student, work part time and then once I have my degree, find a good job! It is kinda crazy though. Getting back into the work force... I never had to look for a job... I've been in the AF for over 10 years... But with the rate of deployments, my job's deploying ratio, wanting more kids and the possibility of both of us being gone at the same time.... Well, family is outweighing my job in the military. Though it has served me well and I have done my job, I respect and appreciate everything and everyone I have met along the way..... It's time to call it quits for me. So if they present me with a medical separation, I will accept it.
Then we will all be on our way to Germany... Paul's follow on is in Ramstein! Yay! We are really excited to tour Eupore with the kids, see Paris, London, Italy and all of the cultural and architectural beauties that Europe holds!!!
Honestly, life is just amazing right now. It has been a very ugly, hard, sad and tiring road, until now, until Paul. With Paul and my kids, nothing can bring me down! They are my life... My loves... My world!
XOXO
Katie
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About Me
- Katie
- Ramstein, Germany
- I'm Katie. I am a mother of 2 great girls and a am married to the most amazing guy ever, Paul. I am 30, Paul is 26 and my girls, Madison- 9 and Emily- 6. There is never a dull moment in our lives!!! I currently go to school full time and volunteer a lot. As of Jan 2013, I have embarked on a life changing endeavor- losing 35 pounds! I currently blog about it, so feel free to catch up :)